Saudi Crown Prince, US Secretary of Defense discuss troop deployment
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Wednesday from the US Secretary of Defense during which they discussed ongoing arrangements to send US troops of a More »
Saudi Energy Minister confirms restoration of Kingdom’s gas production capacity
:: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy confirmed on Wednesday the restoration of production capacity, affirming the Kingdom’s position as a reliable energy supplier in the global market. The energy minister, Prince Abdulaziz More »
Egypt calls Erdogan statements ‘ironic,’ accuses Turkey of sponsoring terrorism
:: Egypt’s foreign ministry spokesman, Ahmed Hafez, slammed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s statements at the UN General Assembly this week where he urged the UN to “handle the suspicious death of More »
Saudi Crown Prince: Attacks are test of int’l resolve against destructive acts
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said on Wednesday that the attacks on Saudi Aramco oil facilities are a test of international resolve in the face of destructive acts that More »
Saudi Crown Prince says attacks on oil facilities are a ‘dangerous escalation’
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said the recent attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities represented a “dangerous escalation not only toward the Kingdom but also the entire world.” The Crown More »
Tag Archives: China
Global growth will be disappointing in 2016 says IMF’s chief
Global economic growth will be “disappointing” next year, the head of the International Monetary Fund said in a guest article for German newspaper Handelsblatt published on Wednesday. IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde said the prospect of rising interest rates in
China passes first-ever anti-domestic violence law
China’s first-ever law against domestic violence fails to cover some potential victims and has taken too long to pass, campaigners said Monday after it was approved at the weekend. The standing committee of the National People’s Congress, China’s rubber-stamp legislature,
KFNL presents 2,538 Arabic books to Chinese libraries
King Fahd National Library (KFNL) presented a large number of Arabic books, 2,538 to be precise, for the benefits of the public libraries in China. The books were officially received by Chinese Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Li Chengwen at an
It’s a girl for actress Zhang Ziyi!
Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi, who gained international fame for her role in “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,” posted a photo of a baby’s hand online Monday to announce the arrival of her daughter. Two adult hands hold the baby’s hand and
‘Taiwan’s Louvre’ opens museum after 15-year wait
Some of China’s most valuable historic artifacts went on display in Taiwan Monday at a new branch of one of the world’s top museums, as the island pushes its credentials as a cultural destination. The 9,000 square meter venue in
China mine boss commits suicide after deadly collapse
The owner of a Chinese gypsum mine drowned Sunday after jumping into a well in an apparent suicide during rescue efforts for 17 workers still trapped two days after the mine collapsed and killed one person, state media said. Quoting
China adopts first counter-terrorism law
China adopted its first counter-terrorism law on Sunday after early drafts of the bill attracted strong criticism for provisions that may tighten media controls and threaten the intellectual property of foreign firms. The legislation comes as Beijing wages a hard-hitting
Iran calls China to join the fight against the Islamic State
China should play a more active role in fighting Islamic State, a senior figure in a body that advises Iran’s Supreme Leader said on Thursday, according to the country’s Fars news agency. China relies on the Middle East for oil
16 names on Beijing’s list of ‘uncivilized’ Chinese tourists
Over the weekend, China’s top tourism authority added the names of five tourists to a list published online that attempts to name and shame “uncivilized behavior” by Chinese tourists when they travel abroad. There are now 16 individuals on this
Russia seizes fresh demand from new Chinese crude buyers
Russia overtook Saudi Arabia as China’s largest crude oil supplier for the third time this year in November, customs data showed as Russia captures fresh demand from new Chinese crude buyers. The jump in imports demonstrates the battle occurring between
China appoints first anti-terror czar: state media
China has appointed its first counter-terrorism chief, state media said Monday, as it wages a controversial campaign to stamp out ethnic violence linked to the western Xinjiang region. Liu Yuejin was appointed the commissioner of counter-terrorism, the China Daily reported.
Meet Karlo, the longest salamander on Earth
Prague Zoo says it likely has the longest Chinese giant salamander now on Earth. The critically endangered animal is the largest amphibian on the planet. In a statement Sunday, the zoo says Karlo, a Chinese giant salamander it received 19
China accuses US of serious provocation by flying bombers
China’s Defense Ministry on Saturday accused the US of committing a “serious military provocation” by flying two Air Force B-52 bombers over a Chinese-controlled man-made island in the South China Sea, and said it would do whatever is necessary to
N. Korean concert canceled over ‘anti-US lyrics’
A North Korean all-female pop group canceled their Beijing concert last week when Chinese authorities objected to “anti-American” lyrics in the show, a source with ties to North Korea and China told Reuters on Friday. The Moranbong Band was visiting
Michelle Yeoh reprises role in ‘Crouching Tiger’ sequel
Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh says she has been waiting many years to reprise her role in “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.” The sequel to the supernatural martial arts film, “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny,” centers around the protection of
UAE and China set up $10bn joint strategic investment fund
The UAE and China have established a joint strategic investment fund worth $10 billion, the UAE’s state news agency reported, as China pursues its ambition to rebuild Silk Road trade routes. The agreement was clinched during a three-day visit by
China commemorates Nanjing massacre in somber ceremony
China commemorated victims of a historic massacre by Japanese troops in the city of Nanjing for the second time on Sunday, holding a sober official memorial that contrasted with a much grander ceremony last year. Beijing says 300,000 people were
Japan and India agree bullet train, nuclear deals
Japan and India agreed several high-profile deals Saturday on high-speed rail, defense technology, and a memorandum of understanding on civil nuclear cooperation, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said. “This enterprise will launch a revolution in Indian railways and speed up
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